Founded in 1826 on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids is Michigan's second-largest city, with a population of over 200,000 people. This cozy yet vibrant city is also the childhood home of President Gerald Ford. He rests alongside his wife, Betty, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. With its low cost of living, U.S. News and World Report named Grand Rapids one of the top 20 best places to live in 2019. Once nicknamed "Furniture City," it's the home base for five of the world's largest furniture manufacturers.

What goes better with a comfy recliner than an ice-cold beer? Grand Rapids earned its new title "Beer City" in 2013 from USA Today for its thriving craft brewery scene. With more than 80 different breweries to choose from, Grand Rapids is sure to have a delicious beer for every discerning palate.

After polishing off a couple of pints, download the Grand Rapids Food Trail Map. Take a tour of local, family-owned restaurants and immerse yourself in the delicious cuisine of this city's diverse population. Quenched your thirst and filled your belly? Work off those calories with a stroll through Michigan's largest tropical conservatory, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. If walking is a bit too slow-paced for your lifestyle, don't worry. Grand Rapids earned the distinction of "Best Town for Mountain Biking" from Outside Magazine in 2010. All city buses offer bike racks to provide easy access to one of the many bike trails throughout the city.

The arts scene is alive and well in Grand Rapids, with a host of museums, theatres, and music venues waiting for your enjoyment. Take in the abundance of public art Grand Rapids has to offer, such as "La Grande Vitesse," the first public art piece funded by the National Endowment for the Art.

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